Buying Local - S2E7: Saratoga Biochar Fights Back!
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Raymond Apy, the CEO of Northeastern Biochar Solutions and one of the main figures behind Saratoga Biochar Solutions!
The proposed facility's goal is to process biosolids into carbon fertilizer, but local opposition to the project has been significant... Ray has met every goal and then some, and he wants more people to understand the importance of the project. Listen to this episode to hear his explanations and future plans!
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00:48 - The Show Begins
01:41 - A Brief Background of Ray Apy
04:16 - The Biosolids Disposal Problem
05:21 - Meeting Moreau
07:09 - Why Biochar? A History
12:46 - Solving a Big Problem: Chemical Fertilizer
17:50 - Opposition Mounts
19:58 - Chapter 92 Does Not Apply
21:42 - 16 Conditions… All Met
24:12 - Propaganda, Defamation and Gaslighting
25:55 - Sewage Sludge vs. Biosolids: There IS a Difference!
27:48 - Biosolids vs. Biochar: There IS a Difference!
28:54 - PFAs: What They Are, and WHERE They Are
34:38 - Emerging Technologies: Biochar isn’t New!
38:06 - Wood’s Place in the Process
39:25 - Sharing Findings: With the DEC and Beyond
42:25 - The Well-Informed Have No Problems with the Project!
43:51 - Other Avenues: Railroad Ties, Asphalt Shingling, Carbon Concrete
46:25 - Public and Private Enterprise Alike
47:35 - Starting Small… And Keeping Emissions Low
49:50 - Not Giving Up
50:20 - How to Get in Touch
50:53 - Closing Remarks
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Buying Local - S2E6: Design & Development, Hand in Hand
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Geff Redick, owner of Redbud Development!
Redbud's specialty is improving your living space - not just "adding a pool", but considering every factor of how you live in and use the space! For any project big or small, Redbud's thoughtful building acumen impresses every time!
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00:51 - Do Not Disturb
02:29 - An Introduction to Redbud: Designers AND Builders!
03:30 - Walk With Me: Thoughtful Development
05:58 - Redbud Blooms: An Origin Story
08:23 - A Truly Unique Project
11:19 - The Biggest Challenge: Starting Up!
12:32 - Economic Hopscotch
15:03 - What’s Next?
17:18 - Creating the Right Environment from the Start
19:59 - How to Get in Touch
20:54 - Closing Remarks
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Buying Local S2E5: Unraveling Financial Mysteries
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Charles Amodio, a main partner and forensic accountant at FAZ Forensics!
Forensic accounting is a little-known but invaluable resource to businesses of all kinds, and FAZ is the premier provider of it in the region! Whether you need a business valuation, financial investigation, or even litigation support, when answers matter, FAZ delivers!
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00:21 - Ad: Call Cerrone Plumbing,
Heating & Air Conditioning Today!
00:44 - Introduction: Charlie’s Views
01:59 - What is FAZ Forensics?
03:47 - The Attorney Middleman
05:28 - Finding Forensics
06:34 - Discovering New Things
07:58 - Identifying Value
09:42 - Unique Customers, Unique Needs
13:31 - A Day in the Life of a Forensic
Accountant
15:07 - A Team… Of Individuals
17:26 - Meeting Point: Connecting Chapters Together
21:32 - Both Educational AND Social Value
22:08 - AI Panel, Coming Up!
23:10 - Going Beyond Tradition
24:53 - How to Get in Touch
25:19 - Closing Remarks
25:58 - Ad: Call Performance Industrial Today!
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Buying Local S2E4: March to Victory - The Men Behind the Melee
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Don Walton and Jay Ingleston - former fighters turned promoters at DonnyBrooke Fight Promotions!
On March 30th, Vermont-based Donnybrooke is bringing a premier MMA event to New York state for the first time - Adina Hornstra vs. LG Pannell and Carmen Corchado vs. Oriana Bracho at the March to Victory! How did they go about putting together this action-packed event? What were their motivations behind the matchups? What brings them to New York this time around? You'll have to listen to this episode to find out!
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00:21 - Ad: Call RASP Inc. Today!
01:01 - Introductions
01:43 - DonnyBrooke: Origins
03:48 - Vermont-Grown, New York-Raised
06:34 - Two Sides of the Same Coin
08:15 - The Solider’s Son
09:21 - A Brief History of Jay Ingleston: Live from the Beattydome
12:35 - Training Montage
13:51 - A Beatty Beatdown
14:55 - A Roughhouse Renaissance
16:06 - Booking a Massive Event
18:13 - A Fair Fight… More Fun to Watch, AND Helps Fighters Grow
22:25 - Lose at the Bottom… So You Can Win at the Top
25:19 - Close Match is Best Match
28:53 - The Martial Arts Community: Keeping the Fighting in the Ring
32:23 - Daddy’s Pro Fighter
34:31 - The Ingleston Touch
36:00 - Pushing It to the Limit: The Early 2000s Fight Scene
39:57 - The Best Rush There Is
40:56 - More Upcoming Events
41:59 - New York Mucks Things Up (Again)
44:28 - Bare Knuckle Boxing with Matt
46:20 - A Remote-Controlled Fighter… Takes It!
47:48 - How to Get in Touch: Shoutout to the Sponsors!
49:24 - Closing Remarks
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Buying Local - S2E3: The Real-Estate Roundtable Reconvenes
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson talks with local top real estate experts Dan Wade, Mark Pawlows, and Lori Danussi!
It's been a few years since the COVID pandemic first affected the real estate market... What's recovered, what still has a ways to go, and what does that mean to prospective home-buyers and sellers? Listen to this episode for the answers to those questions, and many more!
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00:21 - Ad: Visit the Eden Center for Integrative Care!
00:51 - Introduction
02:55 - The State of the Market… Still Favors Sellers!
04:57 - The Reign of Rent
07:27 - When Your First Home is a Retirement Home
09:10 - Interest Rates Hold Strong
11:55 - The Adjustable Rate Loan
13:57 - Drawing the Line Between a Starter and Forever Home
15:35 - Nests Aren’t Being Emptied: Where Are We Headed?
16:59 - Regulation Stifles Progress: The Ironically Named Moratorium
18:24 - Supply Chain Issues are Mostly Over… But Building Costs are Still Up
19:15 - Remote Work Affects Commercial Real Estate
22:56 - Real Estate Shifts: The Mall’s Fall from Grace
25:22 - Turning the Mall Into a Cruise Ship
26:09 - Timing is EVERYTHING
27:19 - Interest Rates May Come Down Soon!
28:!5 - Marry the Home, Date the Rate
29:06 - How to Get in Touch
30:18 - Closing Remarks
30:58 - Ad: Call Performance Industrial Today!
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Buying Local - S2E2: Three Generations of Boxley Brilliance
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Steven and Christian Boxley, the father-son Presidential team of Boxley's Services!
For three generations, Boxley's has provided complete cleaning and detailing services to homes, businesses, and vehicles... From humble beginnings, Boxley's transformed hard work and reliable service into a successful and reputable business. Each generation has built upon the last; and Christian has plenty of new ideas to help Boxley's grow! Listen to this episode to hear their incredible story, plans for the future, and more!
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00:21 - Ad: Call Cerrone Today!
00:43 - Introductions
01:35 - What is Boxley’s Services?
03:28 - Three Generations of Boxley’s: James’ Story
06:25 - Steven Steps In: From Polishing to Detailing
07:53 - Snagging the Baton
09:08 - Shoutout to Kathleen Armer-Goes!
10:08 - James vs. Steven: The Bout of the Century
11:09 - The Name “Boxley”… Means Character
13:33 - The Truck Looks Great!
15:38 - A Daughter’s Potential
16:32 - Steven Answers the Call: Minister Boxley
17:51 - Christian’s Time to Shine: Click It, Book It, Drop It
18:32 - COVID Complications: Spray It Again!
20:50 - Shoutout to Dan Grock!
23:33 - 20 is the Magic Number: The Boxley Team
25:47 - Priorities in Order
27:46 - The Boxley Carwash Club: And More of Christian’s Plans
29:28 - Got to Be Real
31:09 - “Boxley’s is the Vehicle to How We Met”
33:02 - Balancing the Old With the New: Gaining and Maintaining Trust
36:33 - Earn Those Five Stars… The RIGHT Way!
38:21 - How to Get in Touch: boxleys.com
40:20 - Ad: Visit SkyZone Trampoline Park Today!
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Buying Local - S2E1: Leave Your Company & Start Your Own - The Five Towers Story
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Brad Colacino, his partner at – and co-owner of – Five Towers Media!
Brad had a stable, cushy job at a big white collar company, but he decided to leave it all behind to start his own business! Has he achieved the success he sought? What does he love about his current company? Find out the answers in this special first episode of our second season!
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00:21 - Ad: Visit SkyZone Queensbury!
00:48 - Introductions: Welcome to the New Format!
02:37 - The Five Towers Story: From FTD and SSD to FTM
05:30 - Doing Great Work
08:10 - Mike’s Favorite Thing About the Five Towers Family
11:19 - Brad’s Favorite Projects: Shoutout to PAS and Saratoga 1777!
14:23 - All the People in Your Neighborhood
16:34 - What Kind of Easter Candy are You?
17:45 - A Breakfast Break
19:01 - Archery at Albany Academy
20:17 - How to Get in Touch
20:45 - Shoutout to Cristian! Otherwise… We’re All Local!
21:34 - Closing Remarks: Give Us a Call!
23:01 - Ad: Visit the Eden Center for Integrative Care!
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Buying Local - Episode 48: Riding the Rails of Progress with Stimler Advantage
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Neal Stimler, the President of Stimler Advantage! Technology development has accelerated by leaps and bounds in recent years, and keeping up with it can be an overwhelming task... But Stimler Advantage has all the know-how to catch you and your business up with the times - making your processes efficient, and keeping your strategy tightly focused!
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00:21 - What a Day… The Attack of the Fisher Cat
01:51 - Putting the “Busy” in Business
02:47 - Introductions: The Show Starts Proper
04:03 - Changes: Technology Evolves
07:38 - Five Towers Medium: Predictions are a Challenge!
09:49 - AI is… A Utility
12:13 - A Permanent State of Transition
14:58 - Websites and Print are Relevant Again!
16:46 - There is No One True Path! Find Out What’s Right for You!
19:29 - Building Relationships Takes Time!
20:19 - Working Local: Local is Global!
22:46 - The Stimler Advantage
24:04 - Is Wikipedia Still Credible?
26:24 - The Immense Value of Open Source: Neil’s Framework
29:30 - Their Success, Not Mine
31:00 - All Organizations, Big or Small
32:46 - Simplifying the Corporate Egg Hunt
34:41 - Defying Conventions
36:34 - Track, Measure, Grow
38:00 - How to Get in Touch: www.stimleradvantage.com
38:27 - Closing Remarks
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Buying Local - Episode 49: Building Better Culture with Tom Schin
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Tom Schin, the man behind the important consulting business of Build Better Culture! Every organization thinks they have a great workplace culture - but not all of them actually do! Tom knows the secrets to employee satisfaction and retention... But you might be surprised by how inherent they are! Listen to this episode to find out more!
NOTE: The opinions reflected in this podcast are not indicative of the views of Saratoga Business Report, SaratogaBride.com LLC, Saratoga TODAY, Glens Falls TODAY Business Report, or Five Towers Media.
00:21 - What Do You Do? Nothing, I Just Got Fired Today!
02:10 - The Masks They Wear
03:44 - The Show Starts Proper
04:25 - 20% Scary: Starting Your Own Business
05:50 - A Brief History of Tom Schin
10:58 - Build Better Culture: Show That You Care!
13:36 - Don’t Just Be a Manager: Be a Leader!
16:10 - Tom Can Help… If You’re Willing to Change!
17:34 - Storytime with Tom Schin
18:06 - Target Markets, and Balancing Priorities
24:15 - The Five Towers Culture
27:20 - Do You Want to Be a Leader?
28:23 - Taking the Tension Out of Retention: The Power of Stay-Interviews
32:20 - What Does the Future Hold?
33:30 - Annual Reviews? NO! Talk Regularly!
34:56 - Prepare Tomorrow’s Workforce Today!
36:10 - How to Get in Touch
36:47 - Shoutout to Brandi Tyler at Unbroken Athletics!
38:50 - Closing Remarks
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Buying Local - Episode 47: The Two Key Words - Experience, and Teamwork
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Kris Brunelle, owner and CEO of White Glove Janitorial Service! He may be the executive at the helm, but Kris still does cleaning, team-building and managing along with his salesmanship duties. The key words to his success? Experience, and Teamwork! How have these things helped his small startup thrive this past year? You'll have to listen to this episode to find out!
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00:21 - Introductions
01:12 - Applying Experience to the Job
03:17 - White Glove: Origins
06:51 - There’s ALWAYS Going to Be Dirt!
08:39 - How to Make Money? Do Something Nobody Else Wants to Do!
11:42 - Profit is Not a Bad Thing!
12:51 - Being a Good Boss
13:58 - The Power of the Internet
15:07 - My Web Coach
17:18 - Don’t Have the Skill? Hire Somebody!
18:27 - Trust in Your Team
20:38 - After One Year… Seven Employees, Company Car!
23:07 - The Illusion of Security: Choose Your Set of Problems
24:19 - The Wind in our Sales: Making Friends
26:33 - When You’ve Got to Say No
27:29 - Hanging Out: The Residential Side
30:02 - You Don’t Have to Jump Into Business Ownership Headfirst!
31:24 - Exotic Meats… Aren’t That Good
31:49 - How to Get in Touch: We Do Great Work!
33:00 - Closing Remarks
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Buying Local - Episode 46: The Ultimate Beverage Solution! MicroBottler Seals it All!
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Doug Ernenwein, Jordan Wood, and Scott Lufkin from DK Advanced Technologies! They have an amazing product on offer that truly does it all - the MicroBottler, an affordable, adaptable, customizable and portable solution for any and all of your beverage-containment needs! Canning and bottling, any size you need... MicroBottler is one amazing machine!
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00:21 - Introductions
01:43 - Program Advance: MicroBottler Origins
04:45 - Can it Can? Yes, it Can!
06:03 - Putting the “Craft” in Craft Beverage
09:23 - Seamless Seaming
11:18 - Weekly Sales, from Local to Vietnam!
12:50 - Multi-Faceted Marketing
15:08 - Mobile Canning… Only Works Short-Term!
18:54 - Not Just Canning: Bottling, Too!
21:12 - Modularity Made Easy
22:45 - Adaptability: Long Neck, Medicine, Crown Caps, Whatever You Want!
26:29 - A Mobile Solution
27:13 - The MicroBottler Journey
28:56 - Fully Custom Solutions
30:16 - How to Get in Touch: microbottler.us
31:24 - Big or Small, MicroBottler Does it All!
33:17 - Closing Remarks
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Buying Local - Episode 45: Building a Creative Community at Artisan Ink
In this episode, our host Michael Nelson interviews Melissa Freebern, owner and operator of Artisan Ink and artist par excellence! Her dedication to art goes beyond the tattoo shop - whether it's painting, ceramics, or sculpting, Melissa's love of art runs deep, and sharing that love with the community is what her business is all about!
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00:21 - Introduction
01:20 - Who is Melissa Freebern?
02:27 - Back in the Bay Road Days
03:35 - Born for Art: A Lifestyle
05:12 - Inking in the Burg
06:29 - Running a Laundromat
08:49 - The Great Tide Robbery
12:01 - A New Location for Everything Art
14:36 - Cultivating a Creative Community
16:29 - Certified in Ceramics
17:17 - Open House: October 28th, 10:45 AM!
21:22 - The Tattoo Team
22:57 - Painting Pictures
23:43 - How to Get in Touch
24:43 - Closing Remarks
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Buying Local - Episode 44: Everything You Need to Know About Home-Schooling
In this episode, our host Michael Nelson sits down with Chris Leuzinger - owner and tutor at Nourishing Minds Tutoring - to talk about home-schooling! Is it right for your child? How do you get started? How much time does it require? Is it harder in New York State? All these questions and more have an answer in this informative episode!
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00:21 - Introduction
02:12 - Home-Schooling Statistics: Higher Success Rates!
04:47 - Getting Started with Home-Schooling
06:24 - Is Public School Right for You?
08:39 - Setting Your Own Pace: The IHIP
10:37 - New York’s 50% Law
12:41 - Home Phys-Ed… Incredibly Flexible!
13:47 - Every Institution Has its Place
15:16 - You Don’t Need to Know it All Yourself!
17:14 - The Regents Diploma… Does It Matter?
18:18 - The Price of Home-Schooling… Cheaper Than You Think!
20:07 - What Grade to Start Home-Schooling?.. Any Grade!
21:22 - Reports Are In? Then No Problem!
22:50 - Sports and Socializing
25:25 - Graduation: Celebrate YOUR Way!
27:31 - Web Resources: Forums, Tutoring, and More!
29:16 - Getting Engaged with Learning
30:49 - How to Get in Touch: nourishingmindstutoring.com
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Buying Local - Episode 43: Amazing Alternative Therapies at The Eden Center
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Daniel Breeyear, the Director of Integrative Care at The Eden Care Center! They've expanded their offerings across the board, and some of their offerings are truly unique - their fully personalized therapy options ensure that no matter what your troubles, The Eden Center for Integrative Care can help!
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00:21 - Introduction
01:12 - The Best Therapists…
03:18 - … And the Best Practitioners
05:44 - Hormones: Their Effects, and How Eden Supplements Them
09:30 - Lowering Testosterone Levels… Is Food to Blame?
13:52 - Going Beyond the Basic: Investigating Causes
15:38 - An Infusion for Every Ailment
17:07 - Mike’s Aching Feet
18:30 - Oh D, Oh My
19:57 - Pills vs. IVs
23:15 - Testosterone Risks… Are Overstated!
27:05 - Optimal for You
28:19 - Not Just for Men: Women can Benefit from HRT Too!
31:01 - Ketamine vs. Depression
33:27 - Bringing Down the Walls
36:13 - Wilderness Therapy
38:24 - Water Down the Stress
41:14 - Not So Alternative Anymore
43:13 - How to Get in Touch
44:14 - Community Education
45:26 - Closing Remarks
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Buying Local - Episode 42: More Than Just Accounting - Capital CFO+
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson is joined by business partner Brad Colacino to interview Sabrina Houser, the do-it-all owner of Capital CFO+! With a history of helping businesses and organizations both for and non-profit thrive, Sabrina's company takes all the guesswork out of the challenging sides of running a business - accounting, marketing, consulting, administration, and more, they can help!
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00:21 - Introductions
01:16 - Capital CFO is… Fun?!
02:48 - What is Capital CFO+
07:09 - Earning the Plus
08:31 - Structure the Swarm
09:46 - Half and Half: For and Not For Profit
11:45 - Making Marketing Magic
12:44 - The Five Towers Haunted House
13:03 - Professional Development
15:26 - Keeping Collaboration Alive
19:40 - Local vs. Outsourcing
20:32 - The Big Party
21:10 - Five is the Magic Number
21:55 - Pearl the Pup
23:06 - A Social Media Star
24:50 - Penelope the Pig: A Great Name!
26:39 - Coming Soon: Capitalize the Day!
28:01 - How to Get in Touch
29:02 - Doing it All
30:45 - Brad’s Testimonial
32:21 - Talking About Timebank
35:28 - Closing Remarks
36:26 - Commercial: Visit SkyZone Trampoline Park Today!
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Buying Local - Ep41: Dirty Jobs, Pure Hearts - The Impact of Performance Industrial in Our Community
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Sean Willcoxon, the Operations Manager of Performance Industrial! The company provides stellar commercial cleaning services, but what really sets them apart is their commitment - not just to their clients and employees, but to the community as a whole. Whether it's epoxy flooring, kitchen exhaust cleaning, supporting employees or organizing charity drives, Performance Industrial gets the Dirty and Difficult, Done!
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00:21 - Introductions
00:52 - What is Performance Industrial?
02:36 - Shoutout to Paesan’s Pizza!
03:20 - Sean’s Coolest Job: Mikado
04:33 - Processing Plastics: How Recycling Works
07:58 - Turn Those Ceiling Tiles Bright White!
09:46 - An Asset to the Community
13:23 - Freedom Isn’t Free
14:34 - Give a Little, Get a Lot
16:06 - Treat Your People Right
19:17 - We Want You!
21:41 - Cultivate That Culture: More Than Money
25:01 - Getting Conventional
25:50 - October: A Month of Charity
28:11 - Golfing for Good
30:26 - The Folds of Honor Gala
33:40 - Come on, Bill!
33:57 - How to Get in Touch
34:47 - Call Cerrone Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Today!
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Buying Local - Episode 40: Mike Nelson's In With the ARCC
In this episode, our familiar Mike Nelson is interviewed by Amanda Blanton on an episode of her radio show, I'm In With the ARCC! This gives him the chance to tell the story of his two biggest companies - Five Towers Media, and Glens Falls TODAY! How does each company operate? How do they work together? The answer is here in this very special episode!
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00:21 - Introduction
01:18 - The Five Towers Package
02:24 - Social Media Has Left the Building
05:04 - The Five Towers Amplifier
07:40 - Getting To Know All About You
09:22 - The Local Appeal
11:16 - AI Can’t Replace Creatives!
14:08 - Commercial: Visit SkyZone Queensbury!
14:24 - The One and Only Mike Nelson
15:32 - Glens Falls TODAY: Free News for Free People
18:23 - Business-Focused
19:05 - Veteran-Focused
21:26 - Tag Teams: Shoutout to Derek and Steve!
22:29 - Good, Quality Content
23:34 - Mike’s Words of Wisdom: Buy Local!
23:48 - How to Get in Touch
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Buying Local - Episode 39: Let's Go To the Hub
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Robert Starbuck, the CEO at Migrate Business Services, and Saratoga's Business Hub! Robert has 40 years of experience in world business, and his company can help you and your business get the help you need by providing office space, professional help, outsourcing options, and more!
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00:21 - Introductions
00:56 - Who is Robert Starbuck?
03:38 - What’s the Business Landscape Look Like?
06:19 - The Remote Boat
09:19 - The Business Hub vs. Migrate: What Does What?
13:53 - Services: What and How?
15:38 - It’s About Trust
17:27 - From Jordan to Jersey: Similarities and Differences
20:33 - What Can the Hub Do for Me?
22:52 - What Can Migrate Do for Me?
26:15 - What Makes the Hub Stand Out?
29:22 - Mike’s Testimonial
30:31 - Focus on Professionals, and Experiences
33:38 - The Corporate Mall
36:52 - Franchising!
39:10 - How to Get in Touch: Stop by 63 Putnam!
40:54 - Shoutout to Chris Ryan and SIX Marketing!
41:20 - Closing Remarks
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Buying Local - Episode 38: Real Estate Roundtable
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews a trifecta of real estate experts - Agent Paul Smith, real estate specialist attorney Dan Wade, and owner of Freedom One Funding, Mark Pawlows! The 2023 market is awash with confusing and hectic developments, and nobody knows better than these three! Want to know their secrets to navigating through this storm? You'll have to listen to this episode and find out!
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00:21 - Introductions
02:56 - The State of Real Estate: Dan’s View
05:34 - Mark’s View
08:14 - Paul’s View
10:15 - It’s an Inventory Issue - Still!
13:20 - Interest Rates: Buyers vs. Sellers
14:58 - No Praise for the Appraisals
17:05 - Jack Up the Price! Appraisal Gap Contingencies
19:12 - Stand Out! Above the Crowd
22:27 - What’s Your Offer?
25:24 - The Escalation Clause
27:41 - Flipping’s Out, Renting’s In!.. But Choose Your Tenants Wisely!
30:10 - Incentive Programs?.. What a Mess!
33:42 - Finally Foreclosures
36:07 - Homes as Investments: The Curse of AirBnB
40:15 - Saratoga Prices… Terrifying!
41:41 - Advice for First-Time Buyers
44:23 - Closing Remarks: How to Get in Touch
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Buying Local - Episode 37: David Byrne (Renua Energy)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews David Byrne, an army veteran and the owner & president of Renua Energy! Electric vehicles are becoming more popular and affordable across the nation, and David uses Renua to try to help meet the coming energy demands and make our nation energy-independent! Listen to this episode to hear about his goals, his history, and more!
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00:21 - Introduction: Service Around 9/11
03:37 - Renua: A History
08:05 - What Renua Offers
10:45 - How EV Charge Stations Work
12:45 - Industry Standards
13:53 - Five Years of Service
14:53 - Not Just Employees
16:46 - Ending Up Upstate: Calling South Glens Falls Home
19:50 - Your Buddy’s Boat
20:29 - Commercial Break: Visit Bogey’s Pub & Grill Today!
21:04 - Dave’s Biggest Challenge: Finding Help!
23:50 - Want vs. Need: Salesmanship Closes the Gap, But It’s Not Easy!
26:52 - Cold Calling: A Mike Nelson Tale
27:58 - Shoutout to Kate Haggerty, our Star Reporter!
28:51 - The Adirondack Chamber of Commerce: Hit Up Those Events!
30:21 - Sell Us a Salesperson: Hunting Down the Hunter
33:13 - Closing Deals is a Great Feeling!
35:43 - Shoutout to Whiteman Chevrolet!
36:41 - Can You Make Money on EV Chargers?.. Yes; Over Time
38:33 - A State-Level Deal
40:04 - Closing Remarks: How to Get in Touch
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Buying Local - Episode 36: Howard Litwak & Chris Ryan (SIX Marketing)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Supreme Commander Chris Ryan and "AI Howard" Litwak of SIX Marketing! AI's a big topic right now, and it can be hard to know where to stand on it - How can you access it? What's it useful for? Are there downsides? We have some answers for you here, in this informative episode!
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00:21 - Introductions
01:38 - What’s the Deal with AI?
03:48 - ChatGPT: The SuperGoogle
04:55 - Incorporating AI… Carefully
08:04 - Benefits of AI: Advanced Searching, Copy Generation, Efficiency
11:59 - AI is an Actor: Give it Proper Direction!
15:04 - Downsides of AI: NEEDS Editing, NDA Violations, Terrible at Math, Prone to Hallucinating
17:49 - Is the Source Credible?
18:38 - Smart Ads and Campaigns?.. ABSOLUTELY NOT!
21:26 - The Hobbesian World of Meta and Google
22:52 - EmAIl
25:10 - Humanity and Robots, Working in Harmony
27:28 - Same Skills, New Tools… But Hang Onto That Vinyl!
28:39 - Entering the World of AI: Where to Start
30:46 - Training with AI
33:12 - AI-Generated, or Just Weird?
34:50 - Don’t Even Think About It!
35:56 - Doesn’t Hurt to Try
37:08 - Prompt-Engineering as a Skillset
38:25 - How to Get in Touch
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Buying Local - Episode 35: Stephen Zabala (Greenfork)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Stephen Zabala, owner and operator of Greenfork in Saratoga! Stephen's passionate about all things fitness - whether it's strengthening the body through exercise or feeding it properly with a nutritious diet, Stephen can help anyone down the road to a healthier, happier self!
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00:46 - Introduction
01:27 - Stephen Zabala: A Renaissance Man
02:40 - Budokan: Movement Mastery
05:46 - Maintaining and Strengthening Flexibility and Mobility
06:48 - The Battleground
08:12 - Personal Training: Inside and Out
10:12 - Nutrition is Everything!
12:00 - Entrepreneurship: The Purest Path to Freedom
12:48 - Back to the Northeast
14:24 - Let’s (Not) Go to the Mall!
15:26 - Greenfork’s Services
18:06 - Who Needs Greenfork? Everyone!
21:00 - Convenient AND Healthy
22:13 - No Techniques Void the Golden Rule: Calories In, Calories Out!
24:13 - Gaining Muscle Means Eating MORE!
24:55 - Catering: So Good, There’s No Leftovers!
27:44 - Real Good Food, Real Good Prices
29:39 - Name Drop!
30:46 - Eating Local
31:40 - Regenerative Farming: What Makes Good Food
35:50 - How to Get in Touch: eatgreenfork.com
36:36 - Closing Remarks
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Buying Local - Episode 34: Jacob Goldman (Layoff Lookout)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Jacob Goldman, nineteen-year-old co-founder of Layoff Lookout! In this country, companies must post a warning if they plan to layoff over a certain number of workers, but these warnings are often difficult to find... Layoff Lookout scrapes depositories of information to find these warnings, and passes the information to you when you need it most! Learn more about it by listening to this episode!
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00:40 - An Introduction to Jacob Goldman, and Layoff Lookout
02:25 - Contact Bob Fitch at State Farm Today!
02:40 - It All Starts With an Idea
03:47 - When Layoffs Loom… A Head Start Makes the Difference!
05:33 - Planting the Seed
07:20 - Layoff Lookout is… Free?!
09:13 - How it Works
12:02 - Why TikTok is the Best Springboard for Organic Growth
15:38 - Meta, FaceBook?.. No Thanks!
17:43 - The Future of Layoff Lookout
19:58 - Working Monetization Into the Mix: And Strategic Use
21:19 - How to Learn More: layofflookout.com, @LayoffLookout
22:15 - Closing Remarks
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Buying Local - Episode 33: Danushan Sooriabalan, M.D. (Dr. Dan)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Danushan Sooriabalan; better known as Dr. Dan, a local Internal Medicine Physician... But most importantly, a primary care specialist! Primary Care has been on the decline in this country for some time now, but Dan is trying to bring it back into the spotlight! Hear about his important mission and what he can offer you here, in this stellar episode!
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00:21 - Introduction: Our Mission, and Shoutout to Bogey’s Pub!
01:27 - He’s Doctor Dan!
02:22 - What Doctor Dan Does… For You
03:26 - The Vanishing of the Private Practice
05:46 - Reactionary Medicine
07:23 - Bodhi’s Boogers Journey
09:12 - Putting the Primary Back in Primary Care
11:32 - The Patient Experience
13:50 - Unlimited Visits?!
14:55 - Coping with Catastrophe
17:13 - What “Primary” Really Means
18:59 - Commercial Break: Contact 1-800-Paint-Job Today!
19:11 - The Primary Care Shortage
21:04 - Healthcare Shouldn’t Just be a Transaction!
22:17 - Don’t Blame the Players… Blame the Game
23:46 - Rehumanizing Healthcare, One Patient at a Time (Shoutout to Todd Bailey!)
25:33 - How to Get in Touch with Doctor Dan
26:00 - Closing Remarks
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Buying Local - Episode 32: Aimee Woodhouse (Aimee Lactation Consulting)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Aimee Woodhouse, a local professional Lactation Consultant! Aimee helps expecting and current mothers prepare for the proper feeding of their children, and there's a lot more that goes into it than you might think! Give this episode a listen to find out what value her service - and other similar services, such as doulas - bring to our community.
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00:21 - Introduction: What’s an IBCLC?
01:29 - Shoutout to the Eden Center! https://www.theedencarecenter.com/
03:15 - What Does a Lactation Consultant Do?
05:32 - Discovering a Calling
07:41 - The Boob Whisperer
09:52 - Coming Home, and Filling a Need
12:50 - The Stress of Being a Mom
14:50 - Dads Do Their Best!
15:26 - How do Moms Find Aimee?.. Google at 2:00 AM!
16:57 - Shoutout to Tisha Graham: The Value of a Doula
18:32 - Lactation Care is… Covered by Insurance?!
22:18 - When to Call? Before the Baby Even Comes!
23:30 - A Precise Measurement
25:02 - Protecting and Promoting
27:42 - How to Get in Touch: www.aimeelactation.com, @AimeeLactation
29:00 - The Ups and Downs of TikTok
29:46 - Closing Remarks
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